Eco Week Packing List

Student Packing List

Eco-Week is conducted primarily outdoors.  Your child should be prepared for winter temperatures as well as possible rain or snow showers.  S/he needs loose fitting, layers of clothing suitable for hiking, sitting on the ground, and most importantly getting dirty.  It is best if your child’s personal items are labeled with his/her name.

Essential Items:

Packed in 1 piece of Soft Luggage

• Sleeping Bag and Pillow
• Warm jacket (Suitable for Fall/Winter conditions)
• Hiking boots or sturdy shoes (Suitable for hiking)
• Tennis shoes (an additional pair of shoes if hiking boots crash)
• 2 pair of warm long pants
• Underwear
• 3 pairs of hiking socks – thick wool, not cotton (put 1 pair in day pack)
• Warm PJ’s & slippers
• Long underwear
• Personal items (toothbrush, washcloth, soap, comb, towel, shampoo, etc.)
• Healthy Snacks
• Flashlight
• Reading book

To be packed in Student Day pack

• Sack lunch AND Afternoon Snack
• Water bottle = Filled with Water!  (Leak proof, non-breakable, 32 oz or more)
• Rain Jacket or Poncho (NO umbrellas)
• Warm sweater or sweatshirt
• Warm gloves or mittens AND warm hat
• Sunscreen, Lip balm
• Sunglasses or visor or hat

Optional

• Camera (digital or disposable)
• Binoculars

Do Not Bring

·         Money

·         Electronics (phones, radios, MP3, Nintendo's, hair dryers, alarm clocks, etc)

·         Knives

·         Matches or lighters

·         Gum